Our Lady of Fatima Parish 3218 W Barrett St. Seattle WA 98199 (206) 283-1456 Our Mission: Love God - Love others - Make disciples Our Vision:To make church matter me! o c l e W We welcome you to join our community. Please register so we can become acquainted Liturgy Schedule Monday-Saturday (except Tuesday) 9:00 am Tuesday: Communion Service 9:00 am Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Mass 8:30 am & 10:30 am Reconciliation Saturdays 4:00-4:30 pm in the Reconciliation Chapel in the back of the church or by appointment 283-1456. Staff Members Pastor: Rev. Phil Raether Deacon Ron Allen 283-1456 School Principal: Susan Burdett 283-7031 PA for Faith Formation: Kathy Carr 352-4586 PA for Administration: Phil Hasenkamp 283-1456 Music Director: Kate Leen 283-1456 ext. 587 Bookkeeper: Julieta Romero 352-4570 Administrative Assistant: Lisa Smith 283-1456 Sacramental Celebrations Infant Baptism Contact Kathy Carr for the schedule of classes and dates the Sacrament is celebrated. Marriage Contact the parish six months in anticipation to prepare and determine readiness. Anointing of the Sick is given to those preparing for surgery, the elderly, the ill and the dying. Please ask the priest following mass for an anointing. In the event of an emergency call the office 283-1456. Eucharist Contact the office for a home visit. For First Holy Communion contact Kathy Carr for both children and adults. Reconciliation (Confession) is celebrated on Saturdays from 4:00-4:30pm in the Reconciliation Chapel. Other times by appointment 283-1456.
October 4, 2015 Month of The Holy Rosary Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Genesis 2:18-24 Second Reading: Hebrews 2:9-11 Gospel: Mark 10:2-16 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK We hear you even though many of you struggle to hear effectively during Mass due to the acoustics in our church. In an effort to correct the echo I have asked two companies to give us an assessment of our current acoustical conditions and to make recommendations to improve the speech intelligibility within it. I will keep you up to date as the assessment progresses. Fr. Phil WINE & CHEESE SOCIAL HOUR Saturday, October 10th - 6:00 (after 5:00 Mass) Please share a little cheer with fellow Parish members! Sponsored by the Task Force for Community. MASS INTENTIONS Mon, Oct 5 9am Phyllis Anderson Wed, Oct 7 9am Margaret Hull Sun, Oct 11 8:30am Our parishioners PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS Knights of Columbus Crab Dinner We've moved the annual Crab Dinner to October! Get ready for some of the best crab you've ever had! Join the Knights of Columbus on Saturday night October 24th at 6:00pm in the Parish Center for the Annual Crab Dinner. This is a big fundraiser for the Knights and your support is appreciated. We're excited about this event and every year it sells out quickly, so get your ckets early! Tickets will be sold a er every Mass, star ng this weekend You can also email your reserva on to csco grimm@msn.com. Cash, check or credit card accepted. WHEN: Saturday October 24 WHERE: Parish Center WHAT'S COOKING: Fresh Dungeness crab, Tossed Salad, Fresh French Bread, Dessert, Beer and Wine, So Drinks WHAT'S IT GONNA COST: $35.00 per person We welcome new registered parishioners to our Parish Family over the last few months. If you see a new face, take a moment to introduce yourself and welcome them to Our Lady of Fatima! Kevin & Rebecca Shields, Mary Sexton, Ed Paget, Edward Frosch & Shelly Robertson, Brianne Cross, Shannon & Sean Sandin, Anthony & Katie Adinolfi, Rachael & Mark Ocondi, Dan & Teri Beranek, Lawrence Wolotka, Kathleen & Ben Wolf, Catherine Herlocker, Nikkie Wilson & Pal Skav, Christopher & Sarah Winter, Anthony & Ginevra Mastrobattista We'll have a raffle for all kinds of great items and a short auc on for a fun-filled cocktail/dinner cruise on Lake Washington. All proceeds funnel back to the parish and Catholic chari es. Come ready for a great meal and support the Knights! Fa ma Quilters will meet on Tuesday, October 6, in the Fa ma social center, star ng at 9 a.m. We will be tying the quilts we have put together over the last few months. Quilters please bring a sack lunch; we will work un l we are done, but no later than 3 p.m. If anyone is interested in seeing what the quilt group does, or if you are interested in joining us, feel free to stop by at any me during the day.
Page 2 STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Thank you for all your gifts! Please remember your parish in your will September 27th gifts $9,729. Budgeted each week $15,675. Budgeted year to date $219,450. Gifts given year to date $176,377. Present your needs to God. in petitions full of gratitude! Our Annual Report, July 2013-June 2014, is available on our webpage www.olfatima.org. Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION For more information please contact Kathy Carr kcarr@olfatima.org or (206) 352-4586 SUNDAY CLASSES FOR CHILDREN 9:30-10:20 am Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 Dec 6, 13, 20, Jan 10, 24, 31, Feb 21, 28 Mar 6, 13, Apr 3, 24, May 15, 22 STEWARDSHIP OF TIME INFANT BAPTISM SCHEDULE & CLASSES To register please contact Kathy Carr kcarr@olfatima.org or (206) 352-4586 to all of those stewards who serve so faithfully at Mass: Altar Servers, Cantors/Choir, EMs, Lectors, Sacristans and Ushers/Greeters If you would like more information on using your gifts in any of the parish ministries, please visit the information desk or contact the parish office at 206 283-1456 or lsmith@olfatima.org Next Weekend our Volunteers at Mass will be: BAPTISM LITURGIES Oct 24, 5pm Nov 15, 10:30am Dec. 20, 10:30am Jan 23, 5pm April 30, 5pm May 15, 10:30am June 25, 5pm BAPTISM CLASS* 6:30-8:30PM Parish Office 3307 W Dravus St Oct 19 Nov 9 Dec 14 Jan 11 April 19 May 10 June 21 *Baptism classes required for families celebrating first baptism Mass Sat. Oct 10 5pm Sun, Oct 11 8:30am Sun, Oct 11 10:30am Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EM) Lee B. Marco M. Kathy C. Mina M. Helen G. Kim D. Larry C. Altar Server Michael A. Henry J. Don M. Mary C. Juli H. Ginny S. Cecilia P. Deacon Ron Margaret B. Jane T. Braden B. Marie G. Kevin K. Mickey V. Elena L. Sonny S. Paul R. Alexandra S. Jim S. Emie R. Mac G. James S. Mary S. Sacristan Alan L. Maureen B. Kate S. Lector Doug G. Mark J. Bruce S. Info Center Carol S. John K. Elena L. Coffee Hour Fil-Am Society Fil-Am Society SACRED STEPS Sacramental Celebrations at Our Lady of Fatima Congratulations and God s Blessings to the following children, baptized at Our Lady of Fatima Kirra Marysol Arroyo-Lynch, Eloise Renee Latta, Caroline Diane Lawson, Catherine Marlene Lawson, We welcome with joy these newest members of the family of faith.
October 4, 2015 Page 3 OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL NEWS OLF s Cross Country team competed in the second qualifying meet on Sunday, September 27th, at Woodland Park. This year, OLF qualified 71 runners from school and parish for the finals! Congratulations to: K: Piper B, Isla H, Lyra M, Lucas A, Logan L, Miles M, Carter S, William S 1: Lucy B, Evie E, Greta E, Margot E, Clare E, Chloe K, Daisy M, Piper M, Teagan R, Gabe K, Gordon M, Sean M, Dillion W, Quinn Y 2: Frances G, Meryl G, Campbell H, Anika K, Georgia L, Stella M, Adelaide W, Owen B, Will C, Odinn H, Ethan L, Joe Henry M, Jack W, Raleigh W, Chandler W 3: Sofia A, Chloe C, Scarlett E, Caitlin W, Colton D, Shane E, Lewis G, Zach M, Jack M, Ryan O, Henry S, Lucas S, Matt W 4: Grace W, Brayden B, Jaeger F, Joe F, Kyle F, Rees H, Benson K, James M, Colm M, Gio P, Colin S, Logan Y 5: Linda B, Ella B, Marie G, Jessica M, Mary S, Will G, Jacob R, Dylan W, Jonny W 6: Anika S, Charlie B, Mac G, Will H, Ewan M, Johnny O 7: Sophie M, Bobby L, James S We are so proud of graduates who go on to do well in high school. The Seattle Prep 2nd Semester Honor Roll for spring 2015 featured many OLF alums. On the President s List (GPA>=3.85) were Gabrielle Busse, Megan Filarski, Devon Hansen, Christopher Jellen, Alex Kardokus, Andy Reischling, Sophia Scheer, Patrick Spanel, Olivia Gilbert, Patrick Paulsen, Frankie Stoner, Iris Thatcher, Carson Dauber, Ben Jellen, Amanda Medved, Mackenzie Tobin, and Charles Sheh. On the Dean s List (GPA>=3.55) were Ryan Orr, Lauren Beninger, Alex Martin, Connor Kardokus, Claire Larsen, Isabella Oishi, Jane Stanley, and Joseph Sheh. On the Honor Roll (GPS>=3.0) were Julia Piacentini, Elisabeth Schnebele, Morgan Wilkes, Brigette Burwell, Frederick Graham, Haley Guinasso, Eleanor Metcalf, Will Forster, Jasmine Lee, Stuart Schultz, and Patrick Scott Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK Oct 4 11 8:30am Mass, Church 9:30-10:20am, Children s Religious Education, School 10:30am Mass, Church 9:00am Daily Mass, Church 9:00am Communion Service, Church 10am, Parish Quilting Group, Parish Center 7pm, Choir Rehearsal, Church 4pm, Family Choir, Church 5pm Vigil Mass, Church 6pm, Wine & Cheese Social Hour, Parish Center 8:30am Mass, Church 9:30-10:20am, Children s Religious Education, School 10:30am Mass, Church Observe Respect Life Sunday, October 4, by par cipa ng in a Life Chain. These are prayerful, ecumenical events that take place annually across the United States and in many foreign countries on the first Sunday in October. The Sea le Life Chain will be held at the NE 50th St. Overpass over 1-5 from 2pm-3:30pm. Other sites and loca ons can be found at www.lifechain.net. Scroll down the le side and click on Washington. Life chains that will definitely take place this year are marked with an asterisk. In Life Chains, par cipants line the street quietly holding non-graphic pro-life signs. (Such as Adop on, the loving op on and Abor on kills children); the signs are provided. Strengthen your marriage by attending a Marriage Encounter weekend November 13-15 Sheraton Hotel in Bellevue, WA. For couples married in the Church or civilly. Visit wwme.org to register or for more information Let the children come to me; do not stop them. Are you being called to bring others to Christ and His Kingdom as a priest, deacon, sister or brother? Call the Vocation Office at (206) 382-4880 or email: bryan.dolejsi@seattlearch.org.
PARISH NEWS The Tenth Katie McKay Circle Luncheon in honor of B.J. HOOVER For her outstanding spirit of service, community & charity Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Broadmoor Golf Club 2340 Broadmoor Dr East, Seattle Registration at 11:30am, Luncheon at noon Featured speakers & honored guests The Hoover Family Suggested minimum donation $100. For more information or to RSVP please contact Kate Szymanski at szymanski2005@gmail.com or call 206-226-0961 PROTECTING GOD S CHILDREN We can t be with our children at all times, but we can learn ways to help keep them safe when we re not there. All employees and those volunteers who have unsupervised, ongoing access to minors or vulnerable adults are required to attend. This 3 hour program will teach you how to help prevent child sexual abuse. Protecting God s Children was written and developed by Virtus, a program developed by the National Catholic Risk Retention Group. You ll learn: *Facts and myths about child sexual abuse; *How offenders gain access to children; *Warning signs to look for in children, or adults; *Actions to take when you notice warning signs. Tuesday, October 6 at 7pm at OLF School You will NEED to register online by visiting: www.virtusonline.org and click on REGISTRATION, then you will find the class at OLF School and register. If you have any questions you can contact Shawn McCulloch at smcculloch@olfatima.org MAGNOLIA COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Monday, October 12th 1pm-7pm in the Parish Center 3218 W Barrett St. Sponsored by the Our Lady of Fatima Knights of Columbus For questions about eligibility, please contact Bloodworks Northwest at 800-398-7888 Winter Shelter 10 th Anniversary! Our shelter season commences October 5th and we are looking forward to hosting our homeless guests on Monday and Tuesday nights from now until March 31. Our start up needs include: cough drops, individual packages of Kleenex, foot powder and disposable razors. We can also use paper towels, plastic spoons and disposable coffee cups.